Loader Operator - Ashland

NEBCO Realty Group; Ashland (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Nebraska is seeking a Loader Operator to manage the operation of heavy equipment for transporting bulk materials. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and involves routine maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment or manual labor on plant equipment is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to transport bulk materials.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Ability to lift/move 25-70 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Background

Western Sand & Gravel, an affiliated NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines’ product. For more information, visit www.westernsand.com.

NEBCO, Inc.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity, and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908, NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Position Summary

The position involves operating a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with a front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop. The operator will lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, load trucks or railcars, and support mechanical facility work. Adherence to Company Safety Program and Policies is required, along with consistent and reliable attendance.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Starting the engine, shifting gears, pressing pedals, and steering to operate the loader.
2. Moving levers to lower and tilt the bucket, driving the loader forward to load materials.
3. Raising and tilting the bucket when filled, transporting to the work site, and dumping materials.
4. Providing repairs and support services, including general labor, mechanical work, rebuilding pumps, and maintenance.
5. Performing routine maintenance such as lubrication, fueling, and cleaning.
6. Ensuring safe operation of equipment.

Position Requirements and Education

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Previous experience with heavy equipment and/or manual labor on plant equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to occasionally lift/move between 25-70 pounds.

Benefits Include

Details to be provided by the employer.

Condition of Employment

The candidate must meet the above qualifications, task frequency, and PPE requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful pre-employment reference and background checks, post-offer drug/alcohol testing, and fit-for-employment screening if required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.